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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
Urethral polyp removal surgery
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
Urethral polyp removal surgery
by Lorraine121, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
Please help! I hope someone out there has been through a similar experience to offer some guidance. I have had a protruding urethral polyp since I was 15, some 15 years ago! and has not given me any problems, but my doctor wants to remove it for fear it will rupture during intercourse/stimulation/etc. or that it can cause a bladder infection further down the road because it's exposed. I'm so nervous about the surgery though! What if afterwards I have pain peeing or with intercourse for the rest of my life, what about scarring! Please someone add some insight!
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 02, 2007 12:00AM
PLease get it evaluated by a urologist or urogynecologist. Without seeing it, it is hard to tell, but it is possible that it may be a diverticulum of the urethra, which can sometimes be a nuisance. If it is a diverticulum, these can be excised, with minimal risk of future problems as a result. The key, though is to have it done by an MD experienced in this area.
